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Legal.io is working with a leading technology & gaming company who is seeking a Employment Counsel for a 12 month parental leave coverage. You will work directly with People Experience partners providing front-line and strategic support on a wide variety of employment related subjects Scope of Work Title: Employment Counsel (UK) (contract) Experience: 5-7+ Years Location: Remote Hours: 40 Hours / Week Duration: 12 Months (From April 2026 - April 2027) Pay Rate: $85 - 110 / hr ($680 - $880 / day) Role Overview We are looking for an employment lawyer with 5 to 7 years of experience to support theEmployment Legal team as a maternity cover for 12 months. You will work directly with People Experience partners providing front-line and strategic support on a wide variety of employment related subjects. What a Legal Counsel (Employment) does: • Collaborate with the Global Employment Legal Team to ensure alignment and consistency in all regions where the company operates., • Act as primary employment counsel for the company's operations in Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, and Romania and act as additional support in the UK, Ireland and Switzerland on an ad hoc basis. This will include: • Managing all types of day-to-day employment law matters, like hiring; performance management and termination; wage and hour rules; disability accommodation; harassment, discrimination and bullying; contingent worker issues; investigations and related litigation., • Supporting policy reviews and ensuring all policies are as globally consistent as possible in the relevant territories., • Supporting the management of investigations and complex employment issues., • Liaise with external employment counsel where necessary to manage litigation or obtain advice on specific issues in the above territories., • Advise on Union/ works council employment law related matters., • Advise on employment or other workforce related issues arising in transactions and other corporate arrangements., • In coordination with the Privacy Team, advise on all employee privacy related matters. Other skills and experience: • Practicing attorney with 5 to 7 years’ experience in employment law in an in-house legal department., • Proficiency with applicable laws relating to employment matters in primary territories, • Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to establish effective relationships with all levels of management., • High integrity, well-organized, and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously., • Strong interpersonal skills, and a team mindset., • Qualified attorney in the UK or other relevant European country Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Chemical Process Safety Engineer Wigan Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm Up to £70,000 My client, who is a leading manufacturer withing polymers and synthetic resins, is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Safety Engineer to join their team. Chemical Process Safety Engineer The Role Providing Technical Safety support to the Site to ensure effective implementation of process safety and other regulatory requirements whilst observing risk management processes. This includes providing support under the DSEAR & COMAH regulations in the UK. Chemical Process Safety Engineer Responsibilities Produce Technical Safety/process engineering deliverables as required in support of the business. Develop safety engineering philosophies, design HSE plans, safety specifications, equipment specifications. Chair and participate in formal process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target setting studies, generate study reports and manage subsequent actions Lead HAZID and SIL studies. Input to, and participation at, project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, Constructability reviews Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance Develop and implement functional safety management plans Produce and review specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to engineering quality, competence, and project management systems. Provide technical support to projects and sites as required. Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement. Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of process safety and environmental engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start- up. Awareness of international codes and standards Chemical Process Safety Engineer The Candidate Skills / Knowledge / Experience Essential Desirable Minimum of 5 years relevant senior experience X Proficiency in process operations X Excellent verbal and written communication skills X Demonstratable knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, latest Risk Assessment Techniques and other Health and Safety legislation applicable to Bitrez X Ability to work independently and as part of a team X Able to multitask and be self-driven X Positive outlook and clear focus X Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention e.g. HAZOP, PHA etc X Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint X Knowledge and experience of relevant H&S and Environmental Legislation X Demonstrate knowledge of Bases of Safety X Sound knowledge of manufacturing improvement strategies and approaches (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA etc.) X Experienced & effective problem solver, leading problem-solving teams both cross-functional and within Production, Engineering and Technical functions providing analytical solutions & effective actions X Demonstrable experience of leading safety studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA) X DSEAR risk assessment experience X Qualifications Essential Desirable Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline X Chartered Chemical Engineer X Applicants must have the rights to work in UK X Qualification in process safety related subjects X Chemical Process Safety Engineer Benefits 33 days - includes bank holiday entitlement Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5% Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period. Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information - Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services. View our latest jobs today on our website and follow us on LinkedIn. Manh INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https:// Many Thanks TPBN1_UKTJ